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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 30, 2012. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071176, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Salt Lake City, UT
Issue:
An employee found an unused inpatient wristband in a public smoking area with the patient's picture, full name, full SSN and date of birth. Update: 01/30/12:The patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letter was sent to the Veteran - a hospital wide e-mail was sent to all staff explaining the incident and reminding them of the importance of protecting their patient's privacy.